{"id":7046,"date":"2020-10-28T19:06:24","date_gmt":"2020-10-28T19:06:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/karlapatin.com\/?p=7046"},"modified":"2020-10-28T19:06:24","modified_gmt":"2020-10-28T19:06:24","slug":"10-crops-for-the-fall-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/karlapatin.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/28\/10-crops-for-the-fall-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Crops For The Fall Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"

Living in zone 9, our hot summers make growing some crops very difficult. So, I look forward to the cooling temperatures that November has to offer. The cooler temperatures of fall will sweeten my leafy greens and I can worry less about pests and bolting. The one downfall, to fall is that crops may take a few more weeks to reach their full growth due to shorter daylight hours.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few varieties that I like to grow at this time of year.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. Arugula sown in fall provides a milder flavor and attracts flea beetles less than spring-sown crops.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

2. Beets, great for juicing, roasting, or pickled. Their earthy flavor can be added to numerous dishes. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

3. Broccoli Raab is fast growing and you can cut it 2\u20133 times and keep enjoying the slightly spicy flavor for weeks.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

4. Collards are heat tolerant and survive temperatures as low as 20\u00b0F. Collards, make a wonderful side dish or a main course, which leads to my love of this green.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

5. Kale gets sweeter, as the wind gets cooler, and adds diversity to the kitchen as it\u2019s great in soups, salads, and smoothes.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

6. Kohlrabi is a new addition to my garden, but its mild flavor is growing on me.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

7. Lettuce is a garden must have all year long. However, in my area, it grows the best fall into winter. I mainly grow the loose-leaf varieties due to their cut and come again appeal.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

8. Peas are a childhood favorite of mine, so I always make room for them in the fall garden.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

9. Radishes will grow year-round for me, like most of the items on this list and because they are ready to eat in 25 days, I usually have a few growing all year. However, the taste is best as the air cools, so I plant the largest amount this time of year and freeze them. Breakfast, watermelon, and daikon are my favorites.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

10. Spinach is also sweetened with cooling temperatures and can over-winter with no problem.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Under the right conditions, the crops on this list will all maturity in 60days, or less, and are all container friendly. Making them a must-have.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Happy sowing!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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